Brassiere Strap Groove Deformity: Definition and Classification

ERGÜN S., Gayretli O., Kayan R. B.

AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.38, no.2, pp.350-353, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00266-014-0298-2
  • Journal Name: AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.350-353
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Brassiere strap grooves develop mostly on the shoulders of women with hypertrophied breasts. Varying degrees of the deformity are observed in such cases. To date, there is no universally accepted definition and classification for brassiere strap groove deformity. In this study, we aimed to define and classify the deformity in order to inform consultants and future surgeons.